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Century-old barn takes trip for historic preservation purposes

It took practically all day for a century-old barn to travel less than half a mile in Washington County.

Washington County, PA · 1d

USA TODAY

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Viral video shows Pittsburgh-area student playing AC/DC song on xylophone

Over Halloween weekend , a video showing a Pittsburgh -area high school mallet percussionist performing Australian rock band AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" alongside her marching band sparked viral attention across social media. The video shows Thomas Jefferson High School senior Layla Clark playing a keyboard percussion instrument during a performance that took place last season, according to the West Jefferson Hills School District. Clark, along with other percussionists, led the band in the opening 45 seconds of "Thunderstruck" before other instruments joined in to play the rest of the song. The video went viral on X, with an initial Oct. 30 post by user @RonnieAEvans amassing 5.3 million views by Nov. 3. Over the following days, the video continued to circulate online, with numerous other users sharing it across social media. See Pittsburgh-area high schooler's viral performance of 'Thunderstruck' .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } I have an agent who’s single purpose is to wake me up with something fun every morningtoday it sent me thisA+ https://t.co/Phc8NhFBPb — Ronnie Evans (@RonnieAEvans) October 30, 2026 Pittsburgh-area student's performance draws attention of creatives The video of Clark drew the attention of musicians and other creatives, according to TribLIVE .

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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1926: A Well-Attended Dedication Ceremony is Held for the Armstrong Tunnel in Pittsburgh

In Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, hundreds of people showed up for the official dedication of a still-incomplete vehicular tunnel in Pittsburgh. This tunnel serves as a link between Second Avenue at the South Tenth Street Bridge and – via a section underneath Duquesne University and the Steel City neighborhood known as the Bluff – the portion of Forbes Avenue that is flanked by Boyd Street and Chatham Square.

Pittsburgh, PA · 14h
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WTRF- 7News

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Holiday Gift Market planned in Weirton this Saturday

WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Top of WV Arts Council will host a Holiday Gift Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will take place at the Summit Art Gallery inside the Discover Northern West Virginia Visitors Center, formerly the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau. The center is […]

Weirton, WV · 2d

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Pittsburgh Veterans Day parade will have new route

The Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade — one of America’s longest-running Veterans Day parades — is less than one day away. Though Veterans Day actually falls on Wednesday this year, the parade is set to take place starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to Visit Pittsburgh. The...

Pittsburgh, PA · 21h

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Beloved Nutcracker Takes Its Final Bow This December

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is closing the book on one of the city's most cherished holiday traditions this December, staging the final run of its current version of “The Nutcracker” before retiring it for good. The company has scheduled 24 performances between Dec. 4 and Dec. 27 at the Benedum Center, bringing down the curtain on a production that has defined the season for Pittsburgh audiences for years.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Local Shows In Pittsburgh To Check Out This November

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here’s one thing to be thankful for—local shows! From the 4th annual Beasts of the Burgh at Crafthouse to The Clarks playing back to back nights at Jergels, here’s a list of local shows to check out in November!. Like Roses/Heading North/Ausinette.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Morgantown Theatre Co. Puts Kids in the Limelight

So many students get their turn on stage with Morgantown Theatre Co. One opportunity to act on the stage can change the course of a child’s life. Morgantown Theatre Company offers that, and so much more. Under the artistic direction of Heath Kale for the past near-decade, the organization has grown from two productions a year to six and now creates that opportunity in grand style for hundreds of children each year.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

CBS News

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Donnie Iris remembered by friends and fans at public memorial

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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West Jefferson Hills Senior Shreds Xylophone Thunderstruck, Hits 3.1 Million Views

A xylophone performance by a Pennsylvania high school senior has drawn millions of views online. Layla Clark, a mallet percussionist with the Thomas Jefferson High School marching band in West Jefferson Hills, performed AC/DC's “Thunderstruck.”. A Threads user responded to Clark's performance by writing, “we need to do the...

Jefferson Hills, PA · 4d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Celebration honoring life and legacy of Donnie Iris to be held at Pittsburgh music venue

A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Pittsburgh musician Donnie Iris will take place Monday, Nov. 9, at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Heavily Hyped Country Music Star from West Virginia to Return to Mountain State with November 7 Concert

Morgantown native Charles Welsey Godwin will be performing on his home soil as he brings the Christian Name Tour to Charleston this week. Godwin will be performing at the Charleston Coliseum Friday at 7 p.m. Godwin has steadily become one of the most respected voices in country and Americana music...

Charleston, WV · 5d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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‘The Pitt’ to film at historic Pittsburgh restaurant

A historic restaurant on Pittsburgh’s North Side will close Thursday as the restaurant will be used to film a scene for ‘The Pitt."

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Professor Camilo Jauregui: A New Professor Has Entered the Chat

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. — The Department of Music is proud to welcome its newest faculty member, Professor Camilo Jauregui, who joins the program as Professor of Percussion and Director of Bands. Bringing a wealth of performance experience, educational expertise, and a passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians.

West Liberty, WV · 3d

WTRF- 7News

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Bridgeport High earns first OVAC golf championship

BRIDGEPORT, OH (WTRF) – Carson Sauvageot has made history at Bridgeport High School, bringing home the district’s first Ohio Valley Athletic Conference championship for golf, following the tournament Sept. 17 at Oglebay Park’s Crispin Golf Course. Now a junior, Sauvageot looks forward to another year playing for the Bulldogs and helping build the golf team. […]

Bridgeport, OH · 3d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Fiery escape: Pittsburgh magician pulls off Houdini stunt

Pittsburgh area magician Lee Terbosic managed to free himself from a straight jacket Friday night while dangling 100 feet above Arts Landing. Oh, and the rope that was holding him was burning through while Terbosic did it. The event, held in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, was performed in...

Pittsburgh, PA · 6d

WTRF- 7News

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John Marshall High School to present ‘The Odd Couple’

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall High School’s Monarch Company presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy, “The Odd Couple (Female Version),” on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. Set in New York City during the 1980s, the comedy follows two different women who find […]

Marshall County, WV · 4d

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Donnie Iris: A Pittsburgh Rock Legend Remembered

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.--Western Pennsylvania has lost one of its most recognizable musical voices. Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh-area rock musician known for hits such as “Ah! Leah!,” “Love is Like a Rock and “The Rapper,” died Oct. 26 at the age of 83. Born Dominic Ierace, Iris spent decades building a musical legacy that reached far beyond Western Pennsylvania while remaining deeply connected to the communities where his career began.

Pittsburgh, PA · 7d